In a major crackdown ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabian authorities have expelled over 205,000 individuals who attempted to enter Makkah without valid Hajj permits. The Ministry of Interior confirmed the figure, noting that the measure is part of broader efforts to ensure safety, order, and the sanctity of the annual Islamic ritual.
In what continues to pose a significant challenge for the world’s most populous Muslim nation, millions of Indonesian Muslims may have to wait up to four decades before they can perform the Hajj pilgrimage, despite Indonesia holding the largest official Hajj quota globally. This development was brought into sharp focus by Yahya Cholil Staquf, the
In preparation for the 2025 Hajj season, Mashariq Al Dhahabia, the Saudi-based service provider approved by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), convened a strategic meeting with officials from various State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards. The meeting focused on streamlining the feeding arrangements and the transportation logistics of pilgrims traveling to Mina. During the
June 2, 2025 – Mina, Saudi Arabia — In a significant move to enhance services for pilgrims during Hajj 2025, the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has inaugurated a dedicated camp for girl scouts in Mina. This initiative aims to empower female scouts to actively participate in assisting pilgrims, reflecting the Kingdom’s broader goals of inclusivity
Saudi Arabia – June 3, 2025 — The Saudi authorities have announced that the Holy Sites Metro is set to carry out over 4,900 train journeys during the seven days of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, with an estimated 2 million passengers expected to utilize the service. The metro network, which connects key pilgrimage sites including
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia — Mashariq Al Dhahabia, the Saudi-based service provider approved by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has organized a series of special events to honor Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Idris Nasir, and his delegation currently in Saudi Arabia. The events are designed to recognize the Governor’s leadership and commitment to ensuring
The Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has officially announced that Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly will lead the Eid al-Adha 1446H (2025) prayer at the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. The announcement was made as part of preparations for the Eid celebrations, which follow the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage. Sheikh Al-Muaiqly, a
In a remarkable celebration of tea culture, a Saudi Arabian man has established what is widely regarded as the first museum in the Arab world solely dedicated to the heritage and global journey of tea. Located in the thriving city of Al Khobar in the Eastern Province, the museum is the lifelong vision of Wael
In a massive enforcement operation aimed at preserving order and safety during this year’s Hajj, Saudi authorities have prevented more than 269,000 individuals without valid permits from entering the holy city of Mecca. This development comes as the Kingdom intensifies its crackdown on illegal attempts to participate in the sacred Islamic pilgrimage, which is expected
The Director of Saudi Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee, Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Bassami, has disclosed that security personnel have intercepted and turned back more than 205,000 individuals who attempted to enter the holy sites without valid Hajj permits. Speaking during a press briefing on the ongoing Hajj security operations, Lt. Gen.
